EHS Engineer I

200 Merit Maquiladora Mexico, S. DE R.L. DE C.V.; Tijuana; Presencial; MXN 330.000 - 430.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical Insurance

Onsite Medical Clinic

Onsite Cafeterias

Vacation & Holidays

401K / Savings

Descripción de la vacante

Merit Medical Systems, Inc. in Tijuana, Mexico is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Specialist to support safety programs in a high-volume manufacturing setting.

You will plan, implement and audit EHS initiatives, conduct training, and ensure regulatory compliance across processes. The role requires strong communication, training, and organizational skills, with experience in incident management and environmental monitoring.

Formación

• Education and/or experience equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Health and Safety, or related field.
• Three years of work related environmental, health and safety experience, including injured worker health care paperwork processing.
• EHS experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with others.
• Good training skills and the ability to train employees on various EHS issues.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to complete tasks in a timely manner while meeting deadlines.
• Familiar with environmental monitoring equipment such as air quality.
• Familiarity with environmental regulations.
• Demonstrated computer skills preferably spreadsheets, word processing, database and other applicable software programs.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with planning, formulating and revising safety programs and rules; assess hazardous conditions and recommend changes.
• Conduct EHS training including accident prevention, regulatory compliance and emergency preparedness.
• Perform incident management reviews and track injuries to completion.
• Coordinate hazardous, universal and recyclable wastes handling processes and pickups.
• Collect samples and submit to testing labs; process results as needed.
• Perform environmental and safety audits, inspections and report findings.
• Ensure compliance with local government regulations and report needed findings.
• Record findings in EHS systems and follow up on corrective actions.
• Assist with investigating incidents to identify root causes and resolution.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Conocimientos

EHS Training

Audits & Compliance

Regulatory Knowledge

Safety Programs

Communication

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science or Health & Safety

Herramientas

Excel

Word Processing

Database

Descripción del empleo

Work Shift: DAY Work Schedule: Why Merit? At Merit Medical, our mission is to create innovative medical devices that improve lives. Our goal is to hire and develop people who want to build something special through hard work, team effort, and commitment. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of patients around the world.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PERFORMED

• 1. Assists with planning, formulating and revising safety programs and rules; assessing hazardous conditions, processes and/or practices; and recommending changes to mitigate or alleviate safety or process issues.
• 2. Conducts EHS training to include accident prevention, regulatory compliance and emergency preparedness, forklift safety, lifting, etc.
• 3. Performs incident management reviews, such accident investigation, medical provider care management, back to work programs, etc.; and tracks incidents and/or employee injuries to completion and safety activities as assigned by the manager.
• 4. Coordinates hazardous, universal and reusable/recyclable wastes handling processes and pick-ups.
• 5. Collects water, waste water, storm water and other samples following chain of custody; submits samples to testing labs and processes results, as needed.
• 6. Performs environmental and safety audits, inspections and reports findings.
• 7. Ensures local governmental regulations are adhered to, reporting any needed findings.
• 8. Records various findings/issues in EHS database/electronic systems.
• 9. Follow-up on EHS corrective action plans to implement preventive and/or corrective actions to resolve regulatory and other potentially hazardous/unsafe conditions.
• 10. Assists with investigating employee and environmental incidents to ensure root cause identification and resolution.
• 11. Performs other related duties and tasks, as required.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• Lifting -- Not to exceed 50 lbs. – local practice may apply.
• Writing
• Sitting
• Standing
• Bending
• Visual acuity
• Color perception
• Depth perception
• Reading
• Field of vision/peripheral
• Noise
• Chemical vapors
• Soldering fumes

SUMMARY OF MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 1. Education and/or experience equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Health and Safety, or related field.
• 2. Three years of work related environmental, health and safety experience, to include injured worker health care paperwork processing.
• 3. EHS experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• 4. Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills.
• 5. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with others.
• 6. Good training skills and the ability to train employees on various EHS issues.
• 7. Excellent organizational skills and the ability to complete tasks in a timely manner while meeting deadlines.
• 8. Familiar with environmental monitoring equipment such as air quality.
• 9. Familiarity with environmental regulations.
• 10. Demonstrated computer skills preferably spreadsheets, word processing, database and other applicable software programs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• EHS experience in a self-insured company strongly preferred.

COMPETENCIES

• EHS training
• EHS audits/compliance
• Safety/health industry standards
• EHS program development
• Ergonomic issues
• Computer skills

COMMENTS Infectious Control Risk Category I: The risk category explains whether or not employees are likely to come into contact with blood or body fluids while performing their jobs. Risk category I states employment and procedures that will require exposure.

As an eligible Merit employee, you can expect the following:

• Multiple Shifts and Hours to choose from: Days, Swing (Eve), and Nights
• Medical/Dental & Other Insurances (eligible the first of month after 30 days)
• Low Cost Onsite Medical Clinic
• Two (2) Onsite Cafeterias
• Employee Garden | Gardening Classes
• 3 Weeks' Vacation | 1 Week Sick-Time | Paid Holidays
• 401K | Health Savings Account

To see more on our culture, go to www.merit.com/careers.

Military Veterans are encouraged to Apply. Merit is a proud Utah Patriot Partner committed to hiring our Veterans.

Founded in 1987, Merit Medical Systems, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and marketer of proprietary disposable medical devices used in interventional, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, particularly in cardiology, radiology, oncology, critical care and endoscopy. Merit serves client hospitals worldwide with a domestic and international sales force and clinical support team totaling in excess of 500 individuals. Merit employs approximately 6,000 people worldwide with facilities in South Jordan, Utah; Pearland, Texas; Richmond, Virginia; Aliso Viejo, California; Maastricht and Venlo, The Netherlands; Paris, France; Galway, Ireland; Beijing, China; Tijuana, Mexico; Joinville, Brazil; Ontario, Canada; Melbourne, Australia; Tokyo, Japan; Reading, United Kingdom; Johannesburg, South Africa; and Singapore.

UNDERSTAND. INNOVATE. DELIVER.

Merit Medical is a leading manufacturer and marketer of proprietary disposable medical devices used in interventional, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, particularly in cardiology, radiology, oncology, critical care and endoscopy. Merit has made it a priority to understand customers, innovate, and deliver life-changing products and services.